Rallon DH D-Ltd

The Rallon DH lineup is concise, offering two distinct tiers built around the identical carbon OMR frame. The flagship D-Ltd build is a race-ready package equipped with top-tier Fox Factory suspension, featuring a Grip X2 damper in the fork and a custom-tuned Float X2 Factory shock. It relies on a proven Shimano Saint drivetrain and powerful four-piston Shimano XTR brakes paired with large rotors for sustained stopping power. This build rolls on Orbea’s in-house Oquo Mountain Control alloy wheels wrapped in heavy-duty Maxxis downhill tires.

For riders looking to supply their own components or build a custom race bike, the Standard option serves as a frame-and-shock starting point. It includes the same Fox Float X2 Factory shock and GravityLink hardware but omits the fork, drivetrain, brakes, and wheels. Both options include integrated frame features rarely seen on dedicated downhill bikes, such as fully guided internal routing, a quiet chainstay protector, downtube storage, and a magnetic multitool hidden in the main pivot.

Reviewers characterize the Rallon DH as a deeply planted, high-speed specialist that prioritizes grip over playfulness. The suspension kinematics and low center of gravity work together to keep the chassis glued to the ground, with testers noting that the bike "sticks to the trail like an industrial hoover to a carpet" (Enduro MTB). This extreme traction allows riders to hold lines through off-camber roots and heavy rock gardens without deflection. The rear suspension is highly sensitive off the top, as the shock "breaks into the travel without hesitation" (Pinkbike), erasing small chatter and isolating the rider from harsh impacts.

The addition of modular weights to the GravityLink was widely praised for calming the bike through rattling, high-frequency impacts. Testers found that the extra mass mimics the stability of a heavy e-bike, reducing fatigue on long runs. Once pointed down a steep grade, the bike "effortlessly builds and maintains speed" (Bikeboard), carrying momentum through technical sections where stiffer frames might hang up.

The primary tradeoff for this ground-hugging nature is a lack of agility on flatter terrain. The linear suspension design absorbs jump lips rather than boosting off them, meaning the bike requires more rider effort to get airborne. It is a specialized tool that "craves intensity, speed, and gradient" (Enduro MTB), rewarding aggressive riding on steep tracks while feeling sluggish on mellow flow trails.